Sunday, April 28, 2013

Sparkling jewelry is not the sole product of Su Stella's studio in Highland neighborhood, Shreveport. She is also a writer. And she's passionate about the arts in Shreveport-Bossier.

Organizing the Highland Open Studio Tour is a realization of a Stella dream. The series begins the first Sun in May, the 5th, and will take visitors from 10 am to 3 pm.

At the 436 Topeka St studio visitors will also see Stella's partner, Curt Harville, who has a blacksmith studio. At the recent Maker's Fair he was joined by Noah Wakefield, a metal sculptor who has moved to Shreveport from Austin, Tx.

More studios - in the broadest sense of the word - are needed: 318 676 8010.

Men Who Read comprise some 20% of the US book market, says Chris Parks, former Shreveporter. He has written a novel for that market - delving into the secrets around serious marlin fishing and Texas oil men - called Poco Bueno.

It is a prose holiday for guys, he says. And embedded in it are, ahem, a few Shreveport stories.

The Shreveport release for Poco Bueno is Th, May 2, from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. at John Pickens Custom Clothiers, 6022 Line Avenue. Books will be available at the store for purchase. Beer and wine will be served and Chris will be available for questions and to sign books.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

"Most likely to Kill" is an off-center farce of 14 minutes that brings 3 fluent local actresses to the screen.

See the premiere tonight at Stray Cat Lounge patio, 22 Travis St. Beginning at 8 pm, there will be numerous screenings.

Mindy Bledsoe, director and writer as well as principal, plays a Couldn't Care Less chick of mysterious orientation. Playing a perfect nerd across from the laconic Bledsoe character is Rachael Lee Magill, an actress who has packed a lot of stage and film experience into the past few years.

Joining a wave of energy that begins in New Zealand at 10 am (their time) and unfolds time zone after time zone around the world. Over 700 cities and 70 countries world-wide are part of the celebration.

"Come join us! No prior experience is necessary - just a desire to have fun and create greater health! Wear comfortable clothing and bring some water for hydration. Come play," exhorts Gabriel.

"We are delighted to announce the return of the Family concert to the SSO lineup," says Michael Butterman.

"On May 5th at Riverview theater, the SSO will present a family concert featuring the timeless classic, Peter and the Wolf. Generous additional sponsors have made it possible for this concert to be free and open to all."

Pre-concert activities are being planned with Sci-Port, Lousiana's Science Center. There will be a special discount price to the center.

Sunday, April 21, 2013

"Just a reminder," says Ivy Johnson, "the Texas Avenue Makers Fair takes place in conjunction with the Aseana Spring Festival!"

On one side of Texas Ave is a virtual Americana; on the other side a celebration of India. "Shop, visit, and eat at the Makers Fair, then eat some more and watch the festivities in the Aseana Gardens across Texas Avenue," says Johnson.

Aseana's dance and food is featured from noon to 3 pm; the Makers Fair extends from 10 am to 4 pm.

The Shreveport Symphony’s new chamber music series, sponsored by The Noel Foundation Inc., continues with two free concerts featuring SSO musicians on Sunday, April 28 and Sunday, May 19, says Lois Robinson.

Both programs are expected to run approximately one hour without intermission. The concerts are free and open to the public, with general admission seating. For program details, visit www.shreveportsymphony.com.

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Each year, Outreach has an event for the National Day of Silence on 19 April, which respects those who have been bullied due to gender identity, gender expression, and/or sexual orientation, says the All Souls Unitarian website.

This year, they are holding a Maker’s Fair to Break the Silence on Saturday (20 April 2013) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Jones Rice Field on the Centenary College campus (the field borders Centenary Blvd. at the back of the campus).

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Andrew Wood is the dangerous character Hal. Chelsea Hockaday is the lovely dreamer Madge. They lead the cast in the classic William Inge drama, Picnic. It is mid-century Americana, mid-country, mid-repression at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse.

The cast includes Abigail Dillard as Christine, Jordan Fell as Flo, Ashley Frisbee as Millie, Cassandra Hermes as Rosemary, Regina Price as Irma, Josh Rabalais as Howard, Sandy Rather as Helen, Jonathan Slocum as Bomber, and Clint White as Alan.

Picnic is directed by C.L. "Kip" Holloway.

One weekend only. April 18-20 at 8 p.m. Matinee on Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m.

$15 for adults, $12 for seniors and military, $10 for children under 12 and non-Centenary College students with a valid ID. Tickets online at www.centenary.edu/playhouse/tickets, or by leaving a message with the box office at 318.869.5242.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

"We have something for every reader in the family, so please come, shop for books and help the Friends of Shreve Memorial Library support public library services in Caddo Parish," says Chris Kirkley of the Friends of Shreve Memorial Library Book Sale.

Saturday, Ap 20 and Sun, Ap 21 in the basement of the Main Library at 424 Texas St. Opens 9AM Saturday for members only, with memberships sold at the door for $5.

The sale opens to the public with free admission from 12 Noon - 5PM on Saturday. We open again to the general public with free admission from 1-4PM on Sunday . Prices range from $.25 to $2, with some collector's items going for a few dollars more.

"From 5-8 pm Chase Bray will be performing at The Norsworthy Gallery, Professor Porkchhop will be pounding the ivories at The Remington Hotel lobby, and Josh Hollis of The Lackadasies is performing in the upstairs Artspace gallery for the Stephen Porter opening."

Go to Artspace to register for the 'Living Spaces' TNT tour, which begins at 5 pm.

1. Milam Street from the corner of Texas street to Elvis Presley Street will be closed to traffic to accommodate the vendors.2. We are not charging fees from the vendors for this Spring Festival. We do accept donations.3. We will not be providing any tables or tents. 4. You are welcome to bring your own tables, chairs and tents with prior communication so it can be accommodated in the layout.

Let me know by Wed, April 24 your number of tables and their sizes, chairs, tents. 5. We also welcome non-food vendors. 6. Vendors set up at Milam Street fronting the Asian Garden at 7:00 am the morning of Saturday, April 27. 7. You can unload by the Milam street corner Elvis Presley street, or by Milam, corner Texas street. 8. Parking is available on a first come, first served basis at the Municipal Auditorium Parking lot behind and in front of the building. 9. Please email me, Mary Grace De Joya-Vea, at . My cellphone is 401-8078.

We are a 100 % nonprofit organization and all board members are nonsalaried. Donations go entirely to the improvement and upkeep of the Asian Garden. We also welcome memberships to the ASEANA Foundation.

In terms of record sales, says Gilcrease: "First come, first served. We open at 11am so line up outside whenever you want to. I know this sounds childish and takes you back to grade school but it's the best way I know.

You walk up in one line and tell me or one of the volunteers what albums you want. You can not buy two copies of the same title; one per customer. You then move to the side and sift through the records we just gave you. If you decide you do not want one just hand it back to us. You can check out or look at the rest of the records (new vinyl/preloved), t-shirts, stickers and band merchandise. Buy some stuff, and enjoy the live music. Thanks."

The site is 601 Texas St, the building at the corner of Texas and McNeil half a block from Robinson Film Center.

Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet will present a mixed-bill afternoon of ballet on Sun, April 21, at 3 pm.

This eclectic production demonstrates the imaginative power of a good tale, and takes audiences on a journey from ancient Russian folklore to the beloved childhood characters created by British author and illustrator Beatrix Potter.

Audiences of all ages will enjoy Firebird, premiered by the famed Ballets Russes in 1910, as well as The Tales of Beatrix Potter, first created as a ballet film for London’s Royal Ballet in 1971.

Join SMB Artistic Director Kendra Meiki and a cast of over 100 local dancers as they bring these classic tales to life at Riverview Theater!

Featuring the food, costumes and accents of India this year, music and dance at the Aseana Festival will be presented between noon and 3pm, Sat, Ap 27.

"Look for members of the local Indian community, The Port Belly Project and their student group (The Port Belly Futurists) and my new group, Natya Kala Mandalam (myself, Rebecca Prosino, Miranda Miller and Susan) to be dancing banghra, bollywood and classic Bharatanatyam dance styles," says Kathy Fontaine.

"And the food selection," she adds, "will be Amazing!"

Only one small street separates the celebration of Asia from the Texas Ave Maker's Fair; they take place concurrently.

"Join us in the Green Room tonight at Chianti's Italian restaurant. I will be there," says Christopher Allen, "performing live music 6-9 with Winston Hall at the Baby Grand. Serving up some Jazz, Blues, Classical, Country, Etc. Great food too! Located at 6570 Line Ave. near 70th street. Reservations recommended: 868-8866."

Friday, April 12, 2013

Tipitina's Foundation operates a Music Office Co-Op and multi-room band rehearsal facility, right in the heart of Downtown Shreveport? Yes, indeed, says Papa Mali.

"This month only we have a few vacancies in the band practice rooms. But all rooms offer 7/24/365 access to your equipment, HVAC in every room, new carpeting and construction, securitized doors, freight lift elevator, easy on-street parking and so much more.

Vacant rooms range from 114 square feet, perfect for a trio, to a whopping 228 square feet, enough for a six- or seven-piece band. Rental rates start at $100 per month. Drop by 700 Texas Street in Shreveport any weekday between 10 and 6, or call (318) 934-0000 for details."

Tunes include Catch a Falling Star, Crazy ‘bout Ya Baby, Moments to Remember, Heart and Soul, Lady of Spain, Rags to Riches, She Loves You, Three Coins in a Fountain, Sh Boom, and No, Not Much, says Robert Darrow.

Their tale for kindergartners is about a writer who becomes dejected after losing everything in a hurricane, but rediscovers the life-changing and enduring power of stories with the help of some magical books.

The book is one of 11 for adults and young people that The Christophers will honor on May 23rd in New York City.

Created in 1949, these awards are presented to writers, producers, directors and illustrators whose work affirms the highest values of the human spirit. The ancient Chinese proverb—“It’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness”— guides its publishing, radio, leadership and awards programs.

Super Water Sympathy is back on the Vans Warped Tour with 20 summer concert dates, says Alex Steiniger of In Music We Trust Records.

Their Vans shows will take them from NY to Ohio to Texas. The first week in August, end of a lengthy road, they will hit Dallas, Houston and Austin.

They're currently on a 22-date tour that takes them from House of Blues, NO, to Seattle, Eugene, Portland and San Francisco.

The new album, Hydrogen Child, is excellent. If you liked Vesper Belle, you will find the new work pleasurable. There are a few songs that sound too much like the material on album one. But if you like Ansley Hughes' voice, which is one of the clearest and richest in alt-pop today, you will revel in "Purple Poppies," "Anthem," "Pistol" and "Uh-oh."

Tickets to their show at Phoenix Underground on Sat, Ap 20 are $10 early. If you obtain them in advance you will be Gerard Butler for the evening.

"The popular Downtown Open House Residential Tour is scheduled for April 18, 5 - 8 pm. Register and begin the tour at artspace, 710 Texas Street. By the way, these tours take place once every two years," says Liz Swaine.

Indigeneous to Louisiana and Texas, the Adai-Caddo Indiands ranged as far west as the plains of Texas where they hunted buffalo. Over time, they became some of the area's first cowboys, writes photographer Sonya Bratlie.

Today, the Adai-Caddo Indian Nation includes over 1200 tribal members living across the country. Karpeles Museum is presenting a month long exhibit featuring Bratlie's photographs of the Adai Caddo Indians.

"As a person of native descent, I am proud and humbled to capture our living Louisiana Heritage," wrote Bratlie.

Saturday, April 06, 2013

Women's
Retreat 2013: Celebrating Wellness and Culture will be in Shreveport in
just one week! Join us for the latest information about affordable
healthcare for women, workplace rights and responsibilities, and
everything you ever wanted to know about HIV/AIDS.The Women's Health Conference will offer educational seminars and health screenings and exhibits. The retreat is geared towards providing women with empowerment to take charge of their lives. A complimentary breakfast and lunch will be served. When and Where: Saturday, April 13, 2013 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Southern University at Shreveport 3050 Doctor Martin Luther King Drive Shreveport, LA

Thursday, April 04, 2013

Movies and Moonbeams presents "Rise of the Guardians" on April 5 at RiverView Park, says Frederick Lewis. It's the excellent William Joyce animation from Dreamworks that premiered at the Strand last November.

The movie will be shown on an inflatable movie screen at 8 pm and is 97 minutes long - rated PG. The event is free and open to everyone. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, snacks and have fun with your family, says SPAR!

From 1945 to 1957, Rev. Anderson Samuel Jackson, Jr. pastored Mount
Canaan Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. Around the same time, he
hosted a “radio ministry to the sick and shut-ins” on KENT. He also
appeared on a few gospel music records.

See it at the comfortable new venue at First Methodist, Emmett Hook Center, 550 Common St.

The classic tale of an aging toymaker and his puppet, Pinocchio, takes on timely issues in this family-friendly mix of fairytale and adventure from Grammy and Oscar Award-winning Stephen Schwartz, who has added original songs to the beloved classics "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "I’ve Got No Strings."